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Asian stocks rise amid US inflation data easing Fed rate hike concerns
Asian stocks climbed on August 13-14 after US inflation data showed modest price gains, lowering odds of a September Fed rate hike.
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BTS’s V reveals 30% hearing loss in right ear after two and a half years
BTS member V disclosed on August 12, 2026, that his right ear hearing is at 30% after worsening over two and a half years, including during military service.
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US ICE to spend $20 million on electric shock gloves amid New York legal challenges
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to equip officers with electric shock gloves despite criticism and legal risks in New York.
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposes talks with North Korea to officially end Korean War
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called for talks with North Korea to formally end the Korean War during the 81st Liberation Day ceremony.
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Trump administration renews economic pressure campaign to curb Iranian oil exports
The Trump administration resumed its ‘maximum pressure’ strategy using sanctions and a naval blockade to restrict Iran’s oil exports, reversing a prior threat of stepped-up military action.
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Malawi reaches Women's Africa Cup of Nations final after defeating Algeria 3-1
Malawi defeated Algeria 3-1 in the 2026 Wafcon semi-final to reach the final for the first time.
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US ICE plans $10-20M purchase of electric shock gloves for enforcement use
ICE will buy electric shock gloves delivering up to 380 volts for officers in Homeland Security Investigations and Enforcement Removal Operations.
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Sam Barlow and Brandon Cronenberg announce sci-fi horror game Precognition for spring 2028
Sam Barlow and Brandon Cronenberg unveiled Precognition, a sci-fi horror game set for release in spring 2028.
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FIFA members to decide Gianni Infantino's future at 2027 election in Morocco
FIFA’s 211 member associations will vote on president Gianni Infantino’s future at the March 18, 2027 election in Rabat, CAF president Patrice Motsepe said.
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Nick Reiner indicted for the murders of his parents Rob and Michele Reiner
Nick Reiner was indicted on two counts of first-degree murder for stabbing his parents to death in December 2025.
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Heidi Beirich Arrested in Wire Fraud Case Linked to Southern Poverty Law Center
Heidi Beirich, far-right extremism expert and former SPLC official, was arrested on multiple financial crime charges in California on August 12.
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US charges 11 in decade-long sham marriage fraud involving Chinese nationals and US soldiers
US prosecutors charged 11 people in a sham marriage scheme involving over 1,000 fake marriages including at least 14 active-duty US soldiers.
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U.S. July 2026 Budget Deficit Hits $432 Billion, Highest Since March 2021
The U.S. federal budget deficit surged to $432.3 billion in July 2026, a 48% rise from last year, driven by record spending and calendar timing effects.
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Hull City sign Senegal defender Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano for club record fee
Hull City signed Senegalese left-footed centre-back Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano on a five-year deal for a club record fee.
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AI agents, OSINT tools, and on-device models drive GitHub’s top trending projects today
Today’s top GitHub repositories highlight rapid growth in AI workspaces, browser automation, OSINT, and lightweight foundation models for edge devices.
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SpaceXAI launches Grok 4.6, a cost-efficient AI model matching top performers
SpaceXAI released Grok 4.6, a large language model scoring 61 on the intelligence index with significantly lower costs than competitors.
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ICE to Equip Officers with Electric Shock Gloves by March 2027 at $20 Million Cost
ICE plans to spend up to $20 million to purchase and issue CTG-5 G.L.O.V.E. electric shock gloves to officers by March 2027.
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Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill police chief and several Palestinians amid ceasefire breaches
Israeli drone strikes killed Gaza City police chief and multiple Palestinians on August 12-13 amid ceasefire violations.
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Google launches Pixel 11 series smartphones for preorder with gift card and trade-in deals
Google announced the Pixel 11 lineup available for preorder today, offering gift cards and trade-in credits up to $600.
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LIV Golf cancels $40M Michigan team championship, ending season early
LIV Golf canceled its $40 million Michigan team championship set for Aug 27-30, raising fresh questions about the league's future.
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Sony unveils August 2026 PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup
Sony announced new PlayStation Plus games including Helldivers 2, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and Vampire Survivors for August 2026.
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Ship traffic through Strait of Hormuz falls to monthly low amid US-Iran conflict
Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to around 8 vessels on August 11, its lowest for the month amid ongoing hostilities.
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak nears deadliest on record with over 4,300 cases, WHO says
The 2026 Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has over 4,300 confirmed cases and more than 2,000 deaths, poised to surpass the 2014-2016 West Africa epidemic.
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Coyote vs. ACME to Hit Theaters August 28 After Shelving and Sale
Ketchup Entertainment acquired and will release Coyote vs. ACME in U.S. theaters on August 28, 2026, after Warner Bros. shelved the completed film.